MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished
front tyres worn on edges
nsf metal brake pipe has been greased
nsf outer cv boot minor leak
upper and lower ball joints both sides slight play
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and front sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount plate and area behind (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres worn low on edges and perished
front tyres worn on edges
nsf metal brake pipe has been greased
nsf outer cv boot minor leak
upper and lower ball joints both sides slight play
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking
Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
under body starting to corrode. & rear subframe also starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings fioor. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Wiper/Washer switch faulty.
headlamp aim images slightly distorted
throttle pedal rubber missing
All tyres cracking on side walls
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
All tyres cracking on side walls
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front floor pan slight rust
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension weak on n/s/r,may reguire pumping up with fluid.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension weak on n/s/r,may reguire pumping up with fluid.
corrosion starting in brake pipes
signs of corrosion in rear subframe
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general vehicle rusting
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
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G435 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G435 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G435 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 October 1989.
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